Grants and scholarships for study abroad
For current Lund University students
Within Europe
Student exchange with grants
If you want to study outside Sweden but within the Nordic countries or Europe, you can apply for a Nordplus or Erasmus grant. The grant is intended to cover extra costs you incur in conjunction with your stay abroad. In order to apply for a Nordplus or Erasmus grant, you must have been nominated for exchange studies through Lund University’s central exchange programme or through your department/faculty.
Outside Europe
Fieldwork with grants
There are other study abroad programmes that offer generous grants, such as the Minor Field Studies (MFS) programme for fieldwork and the Crafoord Foundation.
- Learn more about Minor Field Studies (MFS) scholarship
- Learn more about the Crafoord Foundation travel grant
Summer activities with grants
Lund University offers grants for students attending Universitas 21 (U21) summer activities. These activities take place at different Universitas 21 universities, in or outside of Europe:
- Learn more about U21 Global Opportunities (including the U21 Undergraduate Research Conference)
- Learn more about U21 Summer School
If you have been nominated to attend the U21 Undergraduate Research Conference, you can apply for a travel grant. In order to be nominated, you need to apply for exchange studies through Lund University’s central exchange programme – the application period is usually between 15 February–15 March.
Learn more about summer activities
Other programmes and networks with grants
Lund University is also a member of various different networks and programmes that aim to increase collaboration between universities in different regions, often by facilitating student exchange. If you want to study abroad, you may find it interesting to read more about these collaborations.
Learn more about our international programmes and collaborations
External scholarships
There may be other external scholarship opportunities for current Lund University students who wish to study abroad. Note that these scholarships are not managed by Lund University and that you cannot apply for them through the Lund University scholarship application system. Please contact the specific organisations directly if you have questions about the scholarships.
'Dream NEW' Scholarship for studies in New Zealand
The 'Dream NEW' Scholarship (funded by Education New Zealand) awards scholarships to enable Bachelor's and Master's students to spend a semester abroad at any one of eight universities in New Zealand.
- Learn more about the Dream NEW scholarship on the European Funding Guide website
- See a list of other external scholarship providers which may offer a relevant opportunity
Related information
Contact information
International Desk
Visiting address:
Stora Algatan 4, Lund
Postal address:
International Desk,
Lund University, Box 117,
SE-221 00 Lund, Sweden
Email: studentreception [at] lu [dot] se
Tel: +46 (0)46 222 0100
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Summer opening hours, 8 June–14 August
Visit: Monday–Thursday, 09:30–12:30
Phone: Monday–Thursday, 10:00–12:00
Closed on Fridays.
Openings hours during the Orientation Weeks, 19–28 August
Visit: AF Building 1st floor. Foyer Gustaf. Sandgatan 2, 223 50 Lund*
Phone: Monday–Friday, 10:00–12:00
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* During the Orientation Weeks we have a pop-up Desk in the Af Building. During the semester you’ll find us on Stora Algatan 4 in Lund.